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1 online resource (iii, 52 pages) : illustrations |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
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"December 2023." |
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"GAO-24-106306." |
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In scope of the U.S. Government Publishing Office Cataloging and Indexing Program (C&I) and Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP). |
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Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
Background. --VA developed and refined criteria for annually designating ten facilities as underserved. -- Officials from designated medically underserved facilities report mixed experiences with the initiative. -- VA found medically underserved facilities initiative has yet to produce clear indicators of success, and perspectives varied on how to improve it. -- Agency comments. -- Appendices. |
| Summary |
According to VA, most veterans enrolled in VA health care live in areas with limited access to some health care services. Each year, VA designates certain facilities to participate in the medically underserved facilities initiative for primary care or mental health based on criteria it developed. This report describes (1) the criteria VA has used to identify medically underserved facilities and which facilities are designated as underserved; (2) what officials from the designated underserved facilities reported about their experiences with the initiative; and (3) what VA information shows about the effectiveness of the initiative. |
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Description based on online resource; title from PDF cover page (GAO, viewed Jan. 2, 2024). |
| Subject |
United States. Veterans Health Administration -- Management -- Evaluation.
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Health services accessibility -- United States.
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Medically underserved areas -- United States.
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Veterans -- Medical care -- United States.
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Services de santé -- Accessibilité -- États-Unis.
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Régions sous-médicalisées -- États-Unis.
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Anciens combattants -- Soins médicaux -- États-Unis.
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Veterans Affairs health care: the medically underserved facilities initiative |
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Medically underserved facilities initiative |
| Running Title |
GAO-24-106306 VA medically underserved facilities initiative |
| Gpo Item No. |
0546-D (online) |
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GA 1.13:GAO-24-106306 |
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